Friends of Moving Mountains Fundraising Trips

For over twenty years, Moving Mountains has worked closely with communities in Nepal, Kenya, and more recently, Tanzania, empowering them to take control of their own development goals. Our beneficiaries are driven, talented, and inspiring people who thrive under the support and encouragement of Moving Mountains.

These programmes are only possible with the support of our fundraisers, volunteers, and supporters. Yet too few donors visit the communities they support. People make monthly contributions to projects without ever getting a good idea of the impact that their money is having.

That is why Moving Mountains and our partner, Adventure Alternative, created these fundraising trips. We want our donors to be involved in our projects, to understand them from the inside out, and to celebrate our achievements alongside our staff and beneficiaries.

These fundraising trips are designed to get you, the donor, involved in our programmes. They give you a chance to meet the people in Kenya, Tanzania, and Nepal who are benefiting most from your donations. And they give you the opportunity to forge relationships and friendships that span the globe.

These two-week trips are designed to give our supporters a deeper understanding of our long-term development work in Kenya, Tanzania, and Nepal. To best achieve this, we include some short-term volunteer work in the itineraries. This plays a role in our larger programmes so that even during your short time in the country, you can contribute to our long-term development goals.

Volunteer work depends on the needs of our community at the time of your visit. You could spend your time helping us to build a school, install energy efficient stoves, or helpiing in one of our community centres. Whatever you get involved in, you’ll know its focused on the needs of the community.

Another benefit of volunteering abroad is the relationship you are able to forge with local people, learning cross-cultural communication and cooperation. These interactions allow you to forge friendships that otherwise might never be discovered. This lays the foundation for relationships of mutual respect and admiration to grow between our beneficiaries and the wider international community.

Our emphasis on volunteer work is derived from our belief in the importance of each individual person. Whether you are a donor, a staff member, or one of our beneficiaries, you are a valuable member of the Moving Mountains Family.

A fundraising trip with Moving Mountains presents the chance to immerse yourself in a foreign country. These trips take you off of the common tourist path of Kenya, Tanzania, or Nepal. This kind of experience is priceless, not only because it is unique but also because of the personal development and growth you can experience.

Many of the communities we work with are under-developed and have struggled to cope with globalisation and change for many years. Visiting these communities will challenge you to broaden your mind and find new perspectives.

The people you meet during your fundraising trip will inspire you to approach the world differently. You’ll encounter individuals who have faced hardships you struggle to imagine, yet who are strong and independent people filled with joy and optimism. Our hope is that these experiences lead you to a newer appreciation for life, and a fresh perspective on the human experience.

All the logistics are covered by our partner and award-winning travel company, Adventure Alternative. Your safety and wellbeing will be well looked after from beginning to end, allowing you to relax and fully enjoy your adventure travel experience.

If you’re interested in joining a Friends of Moving Mountains fundraising trip, please reach out to us today!